Kansas Democrats light up Chicago with hats at convention
Kansas delegates arrive in Chicago wearing battery lit navy hats that spell KANSAS in red and white. The flamboyant headgear, selling for about 60 dollars to delegates, sparks color clashes over hatband color between Kansas and Kansas State loyalties. Non delegates can buy leftovers for 100 dollars.
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Democratic roots run deep for Newton delegate Roberta Seger hat tribute
Delegate Roberta Seger of Newton honors family ties to politics with a gardening hat from her late sister. The weathered hat features a Kansas sunflower and a Clinton Gore 96 pin, while Seger recalls her father’s Democratic lapel badge from the 1900 national convention in Kansas City. Seger, 64, nicknamed Bobbie, is in her second stint as a delegate.
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Arkansas Roots Tied Kansas Delegate Sees Clinton Ties
Carolyn Elmore, from Cave City Arkansas, built a Kansas teaching career but keeps Arkansas links strong. She notes Arkansas attracts retirees for low living costs and country living, while worries about old Clinton friends’ legal troubles offer a local setback but faith remains in the state’s decency and growth as a retirement destination.
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Protests at Democratic Convention See Formal Time Slots
Protesters line up for one hour demonstrations at three designated sites near the Democratic National Convention with slots allocated via Ernst & Young. Amnesty International Planned Parenthood and 46 groups won time, while teach-ins and a festival of life feature discussions on environment rights and drug legalization. A brief clash injured two officers and 22 were arrested, though Mayor Daley said it wasn’t centered on the convention.
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Dole Closes Gap With Clinton In New Poll
Polls show Clinton leading Dole among registered voters by 5 to 12 points depending on method. ABC News finds Clinton 47 Dole 42 Perot 7 among likely voters. CNN-USA Today-Gallup shows Clinton at 50, Dole 38, Perot 7. Polls compare conventions and post convention momentum.
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Democrats mock GOP convention in Chicago satire
Miami Herald humorist Dave Barry lampoons the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He notes both parties share beliefs, mocks Clinton’s travel by train, and predicts low TV ratings as reporters joke about coverage while awaiting the nominee.
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